Miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $33,280 | $16.00 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $44,650 | $21.47 |
| Mean (average) | $46,660 | $22.43 |
| 90th percentile | $64,880 | $31.19 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 52 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $42,700 | $29,050 | $69,780 | 53,280 | 2.79 |
| Alaska | $49,390 | $35,980 | $69,770 | 220 | 0.07 |
| Arizona | $45,080 | $36,930 | $59,330 | 23,540 | 0.8 |
| Arkansas | $36,990 | $29,120 | $49,930 | 12,460 | 1.06 |
| California | $47,720 | $37,020 | $72,830 | 98,390 | 0.6 |
| Colorado | $46,150 | $37,370 | $61,170 | 9,180 | 0.35 |
| Connecticut | $45,170 | $35,620 | $65,340 | 10,850 | 0.71 |
| Delaware | $43,770 | $35,510 | $59,160 | 1,210 | 0.28 |
| District of Columbia | $50,330 | $42,080 | $64,400 | 80 | 0.01 |
| Florida | $38,410 | $30,020 | $55,170 | 42,060 | 0.47 |
| Georgia | $38,310 | $30,350 | $50,830 | 52,020 | 1.18 |
| Hawaii | $49,630 | $36,850 | $74,640 | 420 | 0.07 |
| Idaho | $44,210 | $35,380 | $57,920 | 5,890 | 0.76 |
| Illinois | $44,140 | $33,410 | $61,770 | 76,460 | 1.39 |
| Indiana | $45,550 | $31,240 | $77,900 | 85,610 | 2.96 |
| Iowa | $48,920 | $35,560 | $59,590 | 19,540 | 1.39 |
| Kansas | $45,220 | $32,720 | $71,450 | 13,830 | 1.06 |
| Kentucky | $47,950 | $33,560 | $66,320 | 47,320 | 2.62 |
| Louisiana | $45,070 | $31,200 | $73,910 | 3,400 | 0.19 |
| Maine | $45,970 | $36,130 | $61,980 | 3,910 | 0.68 |
| Maryland | $45,450 | $35,400 | $65,180 | 6,880 | 0.28 |
| Massachusetts | $46,720 | $35,660 | $60,110 | 11,600 | 0.35 |
| Michigan | $44,690 | $36,220 | $76,920 | 112,310 | 2.82 |
| Minnesota | $46,920 | $37,360 | $61,130 | 44,810 | 1.68 |
| Mississippi | $39,070 | $29,130 | $63,170 | 16,800 | 1.6 |
| Missouri | $46,480 | $34,670 | $75,380 | 32,850 | 1.24 |
| Montana | $44,940 | $35,050 | $59,340 | 1,510 | 0.33 |
| Nebraska | $45,470 | $36,230 | $58,360 | 7,240 | 0.78 |
| Nevada | $49,050 | $36,230 | $63,710 | 11,290 | 0.81 |
| New Hampshire | $46,940 | $36,000 | $62,590 | 6,130 | 0.99 |
| New Jersey | $37,620 | $32,220 | $55,940 | 22,270 | 0.57 |
| New Mexico | $39,340 | $31,410 | $60,130 | 1,550 | 0.2 |
| New York | $44,580 | $35,050 | $62,320 | 33,180 | 0.38 |
| North Carolina | $40,330 | $30,600 | $60,330 | 46,670 | 1.05 |
| North Dakota | $47,250 | $38,300 | $68,630 | 4,410 | 1.14 |
| Ohio | $45,720 | $34,210 | $66,160 | 93,480 | 1.86 |
| Oklahoma | $40,600 | $30,700 | $57,560 | 11,920 | 0.77 |
| Oregon | $46,910 | $37,830 | $61,050 | 11,120 | 0.63 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,160 | $31,530 | $61,480 | 57,780 | 1.05 |
| Puerto Rico | $24,610 | $22,500 | $30,600 | 12,850 | 1.52 |
| Rhode Island | $40,590 | $31,200 | $60,510 | 2,790 | 0.62 |
| South Carolina | $45,500 | $33,740 | $74,280 | 42,150 | 2.02 |
| South Dakota | $43,240 | $32,920 | $61,650 | 3,960 | 0.96 |
| Tennessee | $44,630 | $33,930 | $78,460 | 58,760 | 1.98 |
| Texas | $38,320 | $29,120 | $58,280 | 93,650 | 0.74 |
| Utah | $44,040 | $35,840 | $59,860 | 19,110 | 1.22 |
| Vermont | $43,980 | $35,100 | $60,420 | 1,380 | 0.5 |
| Virginia | $44,900 | $32,290 | $60,720 | 21,750 | 0.59 |
| Washington | $48,260 | $39,160 | $63,420 | 16,990 | 0.53 |
| West Virginia | $39,850 | $28,410 | $51,230 | 3,480 | 0.55 |
| Wisconsin | $45,670 | $36,500 | $59,860 | 46,360 | 1.74 |
| Wyoming | $40,720 | $33,160 | $60,460 | 1,200 | 0.47 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 138,700. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 0.6%.
- Read the official BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators
- Typical entry education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Data unavailable No academic program is mapped to this occupation in the official crosswalk. Entry is usually through work experience, training, or apprenticeship.
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
BLS groups this occupation differently from O*NET. Skills and tasks below come from the closest O*NET occupation, Team Assemblers (51-2092.00).
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Perform quality checks on products and parts.
- Review work orders and blueprints to ensure work is performed according to specifications.
- Rotate through all the tasks required in a particular production process.
- Determine work assignments and procedures.
- Supervise assemblers and train employees on job procedures.
- Shovel, sweep, or otherwise clean work areas.
Technology skills
- Autodesk AutoCAD (hot technology)
- Microsoft Excel (hot technology)
- Microsoft Office software (hot technology)
- Microsoft Outlook (hot technology)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (hot technology)
- Microsoft Word (hot technology)
- SAP software (hot technology)
Transferable skills for career changers: Quality Control Analysis, Social Perceptiveness, Coordination, Instructing, Operations Monitoring, Time Management.
Common job titles: Assembler, Assembly Associate, Assembly Line Machine Operator, Assembly Line Worker, Assembly Operator, Assembly Technician, Certified Composites Technician (CCT), Manufacturing Associate, Production Line Worker.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators make?
The national median annual wage for miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators was $44,650 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $33,280 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $64,880. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators need?
BLS lists high school diploma or equivalent as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and moderate-term on-the-job training on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators a growing career?
BLS projects employment of miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators to change +1.1% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 138,700 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were District of Columbia ($50,330), Hawaii ($49,630), Alaska ($49,390). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.